Job Description:
Sales Manager
Location: UK - National Travel Required
Salary: £55,000-£65,000 basic (DOE) + bonus + company package
The Opportunity
We are recruiting for an experienced Sales Manager to join a leading business operating within the metrology and precision measurement sector. This is a national role focused on driving new business growth, managing key accounts, and expanding presence across a range of engineering and manufacturing industries.
You will be working with high-value, technical solutions used in quality control, inspection, and precision engineering environments, engaging with OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and manufacturing clients across the UK.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a national sales strategy to drive revenue growth within the metrology sector
- Identify, target, and win new business opportunities across manufacturing and engineering markets
- Manage and grow existing key accounts, ensuring long-term customer relationships
- Sell technical metrology solutions including measurement systems, inspection equipment, and related services
- Engage with quality, production, and engineering teams at client sites
- Lead the full sales cycle from prospecting through to negotiation and closure
- Attend client meetings, site visits, and industry exhibitions nationwide
- Work closely with internal technical and service teams to deliver tailored solutions
- Maintain accurate pipeline forecasting and CRM reporting
Requirements
- Proven experience in a Sales Manager / Business Development role within metrology or precision measurement (essential)
- Strong understanding of inspection, calibration, CMMs, or dimensional measurement systems
- Background in engineering, manufacturing, or technical sales environments
- Demonstrated success in winning new business and managing key accounts
- Strong commercial awareness with excellent negotiation skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationally
What's on Offer
- Minimum £55,000 basic salary (higher DOE)
- Uncapped bonus structure
- Company car / car allowance
- Opportunity to join a growing technical engineering business
- National autonomy and ownership of your territory
- Long-term career progression within a specialist technical secto
WR Engineering are the #1 recruitment partner for engineering, manufacturing & technical sales jobs. We recruit for permanent jobs UK wide.
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